The unlikely winner of our lunch wine shootout by sheer virtue of being properly stored. I say “unlikely” because in my experience Gruner tends to be the lesser grape when presented with Rieslings. Plus, a youthful Smaragd typically isn’t up my alley - they’re usually too rich and oily for effortless drinking. Although admittedly so here, the Knoll still trumped the Rieslings for being fresher. I’d take exotic fruits, candied ginger, less acidity and oily texture any day over heavy petrol notes. But don’t get me wrong. The Knoll was still an excellent wine. It wasn’t just a case of “losers can’t be choosers”. It was layered and had plenty to offer over lunch. Air brought about some interesting lemongrass and kafir lime notes, as well as a stony minerality. In the end, I was grateful for its presence, shedding some light to an otherwise woeful wine showing. — 4 months ago
Skurnik import. — 6 months ago
Very fun, easy and interesting to drink. Bought from Radicle Wine in Greene St, BK — 7 months ago
Dank, deep rose with classic Austrian red - blaufrankisch, st. Laurent, Zweigelt - notes. Plenty to mull over and also heavy enough for roasted/grilled meats. — 7 months ago
Gaining complexity over time with some nice savory spices along with light pit fruit, some dry slate and a moderate finish. Lacks a little tension but a nice fat and sassy wine. — 3 months ago
On the way more herbaceous and white pepper side. Fruit hard to find. Compelling wine for food pairing — 5 months ago
So fresh, green acidity. Crushable and refreshing. — 7 months ago
vibrant snappy green Grüner. excellent complement to fish taco @ Quintonil. — 6 months ago
Bright strawberry, pretty color, enjoyable fizz. Perfect hot night drink — 7 months ago
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Field and Vine orange pinot gris — 3 months ago